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Back in the 1800s single mothers were receiving generous benefits. So were they better off than today?

Semi-detached houses and cornflakes in corner of Pakistan

A man who was shot dead by police in a Cheshire village is named, as three men are charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy becomes the world's number one golfer after holding off Tiger Woods to win the Honda Classic by two shots in Florida.

Vladimir Putin has claimed victory in Russia's presidential election, but what does that mean for the country and its often strained relations with the West?

Two British journalists detained in Libya nearly two weeks ago are suspected of spying, the militia that is holding them says.

A man accused of leading the remnants of the Shining Path rebel group in northern Peru is captured by police.

A Tibetan woman burns herself to death in south-west China, activists say, the latest in a spate of self-immolations in protest against Beijing's rule.

Attacks on the graves of British servicemen in Benghazi, Libya, have been described as "appalling" by Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne.

A man has been shot dead after a car was stopped by armed police officers in Cheshire during "a planned operation".

Belgian-Australian pop artist Gotye hold on to the top slot in the UK singles chart, according to the Official UK Charts Company.

Rebecca Adlington secures her spot in the British Olympic team with a commanding performance in the 400m freestyle at the national trials in London.

Obama offers support for Israel and strong words on Iran

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United are well placed to win the title after coming through a tough run of games.

Ferrari's Pat Fry is disappointed with the team's testing and pessimistic over their podium prospects in Australia.

Ashley Young inspires Manchester United to victory that moves them to within two points of leaders Manchester City.

The mother of a Dorset schoolboy who died after being struck by a cricket ball offers thanks to everyone who tried to help her son.

How ants are teaching the world's biggest companies how to behave

Vladimir Putin declares victory in Russia's presidential elections, returning for a third term after four years as prime minister.

President Obama says the US "will not hesitate" to use force to stop Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, but that diplomacy can still succeed.